Paducah commission approves surplus sale, development addendum and code‑enforcement updates; hears CDBG budget introduction

The Paducah Board of Commissioners took several formal actions on April 8, approving routine consent items, adopting an addendum to a development agreement for downtown property, declaring a house surplus for redevelopment, and adopting changes to the city’s code‑enforcement chapter.

Consent agenda: The board approved routine consent items by single motion and roll call, including minutes from the March 25 meeting, the appointment of Tab Brockman to the Brooks Stadium Commission (term through 12/31/2027) and a municipal order authorizing application for a Kentucky League of Cities workers‑compensation safety grant of $3,000 for the fire department. Roll call: Commissioner Henderson — Aye; Commissioner Smith — Aye; Commissioner Thomas — Aye; Mayor George P. Bray — Aye.

Sale of surplus property (Item E): The commission declared the real property at 729 South Thirteenth Street surplus and accepted the bid of Shelia Kuykendall for redevelopment of the parcel at a purchase price of $1 under the surplus program. Staff described the prospective build as a roughly 1,400‑square‑foot, three‑bedroom, two‑bath home and estimated the construction value at about $225,000. Roll call approving the municipal order: Commissioner Henderson — Aye; Commissioner Smith — Aye; Commissioner Thomas — Aye; Mayor Bray — Aye. Staff noted a reverter clause will return the property to the city should the developer fail to meet development commencement and performance conditions.

Municipal order approving development addendum (Kresge property, 324 Broadway): The board adopted a municipal order approving an addendum to the development agreement between the city, Circle Properties LLC and 314 Condominiums Association related to transfers and plat attachments for the Kresge property adjacent to the 314 Condominiums project. Staff said the project plans to break ground in May and estimated a 15‑month construction schedule; the addendum includes two property transfers and attached plats. Roll call: Commissioner Henderson — Aye; Commissioner Smith — Aye; Commissioner Thomas — Aye; Mayor Bray — Aye.

Ordinance adoption — Chapter 42 code enforcement (second reading): The commission adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 42 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to update procedures for code enforcement and nuisances, to limit owner extension periods, permit code officials to request hearings before the code enforcement board, update filing fees, codify a mechanism for administrative search warrants (with affidavit requirements), clarify definitions for enclosed buildings in reference to vehicles and appliances, and add provisions regarding return of junk vehicles or appliances following abatement. The amendment also adds dilapidated signs as nuisances, allows battalion chiefs to act in place of the deputy chief for fire prevention duties when necessary, requires annual residential rental occupancy inspections and adjusts appeal rights references (as stated in the ordinance summary). Roll call: Commissioner Henderson — Aye; Commissioner Smith — Aye; Commissioner Thomas — Aye; Mayor Bray — Aye.

Budget amendment introduction (CDBG recovery services grant): The board heard introduction of an ordinance to amend the FY25 budget to increase CDBG revenues and expenditures by $200,000 to account for an annual Community Development Block Grant award to fund recovery services; staff said the city will retain $2,500 and pass $197,500 to 4 Rivers Recovery Services as part of the award. The ordinance was introduced (motion moved and seconded) and will return for subsequent readings and formal adoption as required.

Executive session: The board voted to go into executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(g) to discuss a specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion would jeopardize location or expansion. Roll call: Commissioner Henderson — Aye; Commissioner Smith — Aye; Commissioner Thomas — Aye; Mayor Bray — Aye. The clerk announced no action would be taken afterward.

Votes at a glance (record): - Consent agenda (minutes, appointment of Tab Brockman, KLC safety grant application) — approved (Henderson Aye; Smith Aye; Thomas Aye; Bray Aye). - Municipal order: declare 729 S. 13th St. surplus; accept Shelia Kuykendall bid ($1) — approved (Henderson Aye; Smith Aye; Thomas Aye; Bray Aye). - Municipal order: approve addendum to development agreement for 324 Broadway (Circle Properties LLC / 314 Condominiums) — approved (Henderson Aye; Smith Aye; Thomas Aye; Bray Aye). - Ordinance (second reading): amend Chapter 42 (code enforcement) — adopted (Henderson Aye; Smith Aye; Thomas Aye; Bray Aye). - Ordinance (introduction): budget amendment to accept $200,000 CDBG for recovery services (city retains $2,500; $197,500 to 4 Rivers) — introduced (moved/seconded; to return for readings). - Motion to enter executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(g) — approved (Henderson Aye; Smith Aye; Thomas Aye; Bray Aye).

Documents referenced at the meeting included the ordinance summary for Chapter 42 changes, municipal order texts for surplus property and development addendum, and the proposed budget amendment summary for the CDBG award.